Wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit
Mindfulness…
Let’s consider a few thoughts. To treat oneself sacredly is in self care, mindfulness, and wellness. How is judging ourselves and others based on appearance mindfulness? Spirit is spiritual and of the inner self, therefore what does the outer self have to do with how goodly spiritual someone is? Our bodies require respect and care for us to be strong, healthy, and enjoy life in wellness, but is how we dress really important?
It is not our exterior that makes us humble, but our inner self. The perception of judging others based on what they choose to wear, what color something is, what style they represent themselves in, or what piercings or tattoos they might have is a failure of respect and compassion. We can’t just assume how someone looks as defining their intellect, heart, soul, or behavior choices. Self expression should be a freedom. It may be that at certain times certain appearance choices may be more appropriate, but how we look does not affect our ability to do a job, respect others, or how pure our souls may be.
Tattoos, piercings, unusual makeup, and how we dress are ways in which we express ourselves and are not things that truly matter in spiritual significance.
Vivid color makeup, self expression, black lipstick, flamboyant nail wear, wild jewelry, have nothing to do with how good a person is or is not. These things are just details that allow self expression, creativity, fun, confidence for a soul to feel free. Often, choices can even be meaningful or sacred to the individual. No one should be judged for choosing one color, style, detail over another.
We were all made uniquely and that is what makes us so incredible. It is our different perceptions, abilities, views, that give us strength, ingenuity, and empower us when united. Unfortunately, we are too busy being divided over every petty little difference. We fail to see the grand vision of our diversity.
Being true to yourself and your inner self should be what matters most.
Judging others based on appearance falls gravely short on spiritual values.
The Divine is not concerned about your outward appearance, but with your intentions, heart, and inner truths.
It is truly not what is on the outside, but what is inside. Someone could look perfect on the outside and be terribly awful, ugly, cruel, heartless on the inside. Also, someone could look like a monster on the outside, but be the kindest, sweetest, most gentle and loving person. A clean perfect body as Divinely given, could house a very evil corrupt soul, despite appearances.
As a child, I realized this when watching the Nutcracker suite portrayed. The Mouse King was beautiful, but did terrible, cruel and evil things. I realized then, that sometimes evil is beautiful, that just because something looks good does not mean it is.
Wellness in Body…
Tattoos & Piercings
To some it is sometimes a sacred act to get a piercing or a tattoo, but one should always meditate and take time to self reflect respectfully of oneself first to keep such acts sacred and not based on whims.
No less a sacred body view, but some feel that since the body is a temporary vessel for the soul, that the exterior of the body is not of consequence and treat body modification as a form of self sacrifice, expression, or are not so concerned in general with tattoos and piercings.
Henna tattoos that are simply makeup or temporary are a respectful practice in sacred reflection or purpose, and can be an option for some, that we should still refrain from judgement against.
Piercing has been used in self sacrifice practice and sacredly, also in signs of covenant or commitment. All ear piercings have medical benefits, if you are familiar with the acupuncture and acupressure of the ear in auriculotherapy. No one should be judged for having or not having piercings. It is not a harmful act, and is a sacred practice, that is very misunderstood.
On Eating Habits
Sometimes we eat things for enjoyment and not necessity, or because of a fond memory regardless of the health of the food item. That could still be sacred respect of the body, if done in mindfulness, reflection, and kept in moderation and not overly indulgent. Why do we chastise ourselves so harshly, when moderation, discipline, and mindfulness are really what we should be focusing on. Of course balanced and healthy choices should predominate our decisions, but we need not beat up our hearts and self punish and judge ourselves. Sometimes it is not about what we eat, but our joy, happy memories, and traditions.
Conclusion in Reflection…
I believe in self expression. I have never cared who judged me. I like being different. Different is not a bad thing. I love vivid colors in my makeup, and don’t judge others for how they choose to express themselves. I have always preferred to utilize accessories I can take back off, as opposed to semi permanent decisions. I love the versatility of being who I feel like at any given time, and still being able to quick change to my original look. To wear an unexpected makeup color because it matches my mood or outfit, or perhaps it expresses something poetic in thought for me, is a freedom I love expressing. I often change my fashion style to reflect my many moods, but try to do so respectfully. These things do not make me bad, or less sacred. These things just make me, me.
Love, Priestess of the Covenant of Olana and the Covenant of Ramiel, Lueya 🖤
